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Allergan Recalls Biocell Textured Breast Implants

Posted August 12, 2019 in Uncategorized

By Dr. Chris Patronella On July 24, 2019, Allergan voluntarily recalled their BIOCELL textured breast Implants because of a rare link to a form of cancer known as breast-implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). An implant type rarely used in my practice, for the past 30 years to date I’ve never seen this reported […]

Belly Button Beauty

Posted February 12, 2019 in True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck

While the belly button is a seemingly simple little feature on the body, you might be surprised to learn it’s one of the most important aspects of a well-done tummy tuck, according to plastic surgeon and tummy tuck specialist Dr. Chris Patronella. So important, in fact, that Dr. Patronella performs an eight-step method to meticulously recreate […]

5 Reasons Men Might Need a Tummy Tuck

Posted July 18, 2018 in Tummy Tuck

While the majority of tummy tuck recipients are women, some men are good candidates for the procedure as well. In addition to improving the toll that pregnancy can leave behind on the abdomen, a tummy tuck can also correct issues caused by weight loss, which affect men and women alike. Men might need a tummy […]

How to Maintain Your Tummy Tuck Results

Posted June 13, 2018 in True Form Tummy Tuck®

Tummy tuck surgery can successfully contour, enhance, and sculpt the appearance of your abdomen after age, pregnancy, weight gain, and/or weight loss have left their distinct marks. The results Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Chris Patronella achieves through his True Form Tummy Tuck® method typically are long-lasting if you maintain your weight, a nutrition-rich diet, and […]

How Can a Breast Lift With Implants Makeover Your Figure?

Posted May 15, 2018 in Breast Lift

After pregnancy, weight loss, or the natural effects of gravity, many women experience the downward, sagging progression of their breasts. This sagging is often accompanied by a significant volume loss, turning breasts that used to be full and perky into ones that appear deflated. While breast lift surgery can return breasts to a higher position […]